Carlsbad, California vs. Clifton, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clifton, Virginia is 15.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $42,188 in Clifton, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clifton, Virginia is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Clifton
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Clifton, VA
Compared to Carlsbad, Clifton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher